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...Angeles, Federal Appeals Court Judge Harry Pregerson did as much for the homeless as any municipal organization. He searched out an obscure legal provision permitting the use of federal property for emergency shelter, then targeted a 134-acre supply center as a likely site. Last week, as the city shivered in unusual 36 degrees weather, the shelter opened with 100 beds, and 100 more will be added in the next few weeks. "I felt a deep concern for people sleeping on the streets," says Pregerson. "It's a disgrace to our whole country...
Mary Decker made light work of her 1,500-and 3,000-meter heats, but lost her legal argument that, in fairing to provide women with 5,000- and 10,000-meter opportunities, the Games unfairly discriminate. Said dissenting Court of Appeals Judge Harry Pregerson last week: "The Olympic flame, which should be a symbol of harmony, equality and justice, will burn less brightly over the Los Angeles Olympic Games." But Decker jogged on. She qualified for the team by easily winning the 3,000 and seemed likely to staff the 1,500 as well...
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